New Tech, Vintage Nerds

A.J. & Alex
New Tech, Vintage Nerds

New Tech, Vintage Nerds, a fresh podcast hosted by two seasoned technology enthusiasts with decades of experience between them. As ‘New Tech, Vintage Nerds’ unfurls, we invite you to partake in this audacious journey with us. We promise tales of technological wizardry, discussions that go beyond the surface level, and an occasional comedic interlude as we navigate the quirky side of tech culture. Listen to us stumble upon this new adventure: Podcasting!

  1. 2 DGN GELEDEN

    Automating Home Tech and Launching a YouTube Journey with Vikash

    In this episode of NTVN New Tech Vintage Nerds, AJ and Alex invite special guest Vikash to the table. The trio dives into a variety of tech topics, from the challenges of home automation with Sonos speakers to the intricacies of digitizing VHS tapes. They explore the world of 3D printing and the balance between high-end tinkering versus plug-and-play solutions. The conversation shifts to Vikash's personal journey in tech and his motivations behind creating valuable content on YouTube. If you're into home automation, DIY tech projects, or considering starting a YouTube channel, this episode is packed with insights and tips that you won't want to miss. Takeaways: Alex's Experience with Home Automation: Alex talks about his automation setup using Sonos speakers, the problems he faced when the speakers stopped working, and how he resolved them by reintroducing the speakers into the setup. Whole Home Audio Systems: The discussion shifts towards various audio setup strategies, including using HomePods and Home Assistant for automating music throughout the house. They also discuss systems like ZigBee and Z-Wave for motion sensors and other home automation elements. VHS Digitization: Alex explains his process of digitizing old VHS tapes using an HDMI video converter and a capture box, as well as software like OBS and Handbrake for the actual digitization and encoding. He emphasizes the cost-effectiveness and quality improvement by using these specific tools. Vikash's YouTube Journey: Vikash shares his journey of starting a YouTube channel focused on tech topics. He details how he decided to transition from traditional blogs to video content, his methodology for choosing topics, and the importance of not striving for perfection in the initial stages. He also discusses the tech he uses and his gradual upgrades over time. Community Feedback and Improvements: Vikash highlights the importance of community feedback for improvement and stresses that good content is more important than having the best tech setup immediately. 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: Vikash recommends the TV show "The Bear" for those interested in cooking and restaurant management. AJ suggests exploring "Music Assistant," a tool complementary to Home Assistant for creating a whole-home audio system. ® Brands or solutions mentioned (not in order) Sonos Home Assistant HomePod/HomePod Mini Homey Pro Philips Hue Z-Wave ZigBee EcoWitt weather station OBS - Open Broadcaster Software Handbrake Joplin (note-taking application) Nextcloud Vikash.nl (Vikash’s personal website) LinkedIn (professional networking site) Music Assistant (related to Home Assistant) 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content.

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  2. 3 APR

    Adding a weather station to your home automation system | NTVN

    Join AJ and Alex as they dive into the world of 3D printing, weather stations, and home automation. In this episode, they share their latest adventures with flexible filament, such as TPU, and discuss their use of various 3D prints like brackets for MacBooks and custom solutions for better storage and organization. The conversation transitions to weather stations, focusing on automation benefits, local data integration, and energy efficiency. Takeaways: Flexible filaments like TPU are versatile but require longer print times. Weather stations can significantly augment smart home automation by providing real-time environmental data. Choosing a weather station with local data support can enhance reliability and control over cloud-dependent alternatives. Integrate UV sensors in your system for personalized alerts and safer outdoor activities. Tools like a filament dryer can drastically improve print quality, especially for hydroscopic materials. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Introduction and recent 3D printing projects 00:37 Challenges and solutions with flexible filaments 03:31 Overview of weather stations and their role in home automation 12:05 Benefits of using EcoWitt Witboy for real-time data 33:30 Practical uses for UV sensors and soil moisture sensors 🔗 Gear Up with Our Top Tips: Enhance 3D printing with a reliable filament dryer Explore the benefits of advanced weather stations like the EcoWit for precise automation Invest in localized data solutions to prevent automation failure during connectivity issues 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to connect with our community! Have questions or experiences about 3D printing, or home automation? Want to share your own tech journey? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: /newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: Mastodon Link Our hangout on the internet: NTVN Online Your favorite podcasting platform or on Podbean

    57 min

  3. 14 JAN

    Zone heating

    In this episode AJ and Alex talk about zone heating and automating it. 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you-we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

    44 min

  4. 22-11-2024

    Do you want a tinker printer or a 3D printer? Bambulab P1S

    FINALLY! A new episode. It took a bit to get this out there. Not because we didn't record it, but because A.J. found excuse after excuse not to edit and publish it. Lucky for you he finally found the time and finally felt like doing the stuff that needed to be done. This episode Alex and A.J. talk about their new 3D printer and how it is holding up after a month of running almost constantly. Listen to them talking about the good and the not so good (if any?) of the Bambulab P1S. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:30 What did you automate this week? Spoiler: heating / cooling / screens/shades 10:43 A.J.'s New 3D Printer: Bamboo Labs P1S. And Alex' as well 56:44 Tips - YouTube channel Proper Printing - Knipex 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you-we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

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  5. 30-05-2024

    It's Easier Than You Think To Make A Personal Homepage For Your House!

    Can you find all your pages that you access regularly? Your router page, your home automation, your printer? Or are you using some kind of homepage, just like AJ and Alex? In this video, we dive into the world of personalized homepages and why they might be the solution you're looking for. Gone are the days of endless bookmarks and chaotic tabs—it's time to streamline your internet experience! 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter Mastodon Musings Our hangout on the internet Your favorite podcasting platform or on Podbean

    42 min

  6. 23-05-2024

    Do you need a home lab? Yes, you do!

    Today, we're diving into home labs: what they are, how to start one, and tips on sizing and power usage. And we briefly touch on the things we printed since the last episode. 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Intro 00:31 What did you print this week? 02:13 Let's talk home labs / definition 11:19 Power consumption, performance, noise 23:26 Building your home lab today 41:41 Tip: Three-body problem on Netflix 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter Mastodon Musings Our hangout on the internet Your favorite podcasting platform or on Podbean

    44 min

  7. 16-05-2024

    The Battle Between Ads And Adblockers, which side are you on?

    The internet is full of ads. Without ads the internet as we know it wouldn't exist. Or would it? 🏠 What's on the Agenda: 00:00 Introduction 00:32 What did you print since last time? 09:32 Ads on streaming services, reason for Youtube subscription? 11:39 Pay the content creators 15:15 Not the only annoyance: personalised ads, dark pattern anyone? 16:32 A source of income, a way to pay for content 23:01 Getting paid for your hobby? Influencing? Tell Sell or genuine? 28:08 Adblockers, blocking ads 33:10 Pay for content 36:03 Do you really want to pay for everything? 41:40 Tip: local notification - NTFY with mailrise 44:55 Tip: Smokeping 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

    49 min

  8. 09-05-2024

    What's your Storage solution at home? NASses

    Alex and AJ discuss different Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions they had and what is important when selecting components. 🤝 Join the Conversation: We're not just here to talk at you—we want to engage with our community! Have questions or tips about 3D printing, WiFi, or some other topic? Want to share your own home automation win? Drop a comment below, and let's start the discussion! 🔔 Stay Updated: Don't miss out on more tech insights and life-enhancing tools. Hit the subscribe button and ring the bell to get notified about our latest content. 🗣️ Stay Connected with Us: - Twitter Chatter: https://twitter.com/newtechvintage - Mastodon Musings: https://mastodon.social/@newtechvintagenerds - Our hangout on the internet: https://ntvn.online - Your favorite podcasting platform or on https://ntvn.podbean.com

    49 min
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New Tech, Vintage Nerds, a fresh podcast hosted by two seasoned technology enthusiasts with decades of experience between them. As ‘New Tech, Vintage Nerds’ unfurls, we invite you to partake in this audacious journey with us. We promise tales of technological wizardry, discussions that go beyond the surface level, and an occasional comedic interlude as we navigate the quirky side of tech culture. Listen to us stumble upon this new adventure: Podcasting!

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  • Maker
    A.J. & Alex
  • Jaren actief
    2024 - 2025
  • Afleveringen
    23
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
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    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
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    New Tech, Vintage Nerds

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